Colorado Springs, Colorado

Rear-End Accidents in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Collisions where one vehicle strikes the back of another. Learn about rear-end accidents in Colorado Springs, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Colorado Springs

5,092

Total Crashes

Fatalities

2,467

Injuries

Rear-End Collision

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Rear-End Accidents

1
Distracted driving
Distracted driving is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Colorado Springs.
2
Following too closely
Following too closely is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Colorado Springs.
3
Sudden braking
Sudden braking is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Colorado Springs.
4
Poor weather conditions
Poor weather conditions is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Colorado Springs.

Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash

Back injuries

Head injuries

Spinal cord damage

Monthly Crash Trends

498 crashes

Jan

456 crashes

Feb

535 crashes

Mar

485 crashes

Apr

544 crashes

May

457 crashes

Jun

518 crashes

Jul

342 crashes

Aug

338 crashes

Sep

349 crashes

Oct

291 crashes

Nov

279 crashes

Dec

Average: 424 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 14, 2026

Property Damage

E PIKES PEAK AVE & S MURRAY BLVD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 14, 2026

Property Damage

N ACADEMY BLVD & N CAREFREE CIR

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 13, 2026

Possible Injury

S CIRCLE DR & E FOUNTAIN BLVD

3 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

3 injuries

Feb 13, 2026

Property Damage

N POWERS BLVD & N CAREFREE CIR

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 12, 2026

Property Damage

N ACADEMY BLVD & E PLATTE AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 12, 2026

Possible Injury

146 I 25 NB, Colorado Springs

4 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

4 injuries

Feb 12, 2026

Minor Injury

S POWERS BLVD & E FOUNTAIN BLVD

2 injuries reported. Minor Injury collision.

2 injuries

Feb 12, 2026

Property Damage

HANCOCK EXPY & AUBURN SKY WAY

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 11, 2026

Property Damage

N POWERS BLVD & S CAREFREE CIR

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 11, 2026

Property Damage

145 I 25 NB, Colorado Springs

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of rear-end accidents in Colorado Springs include: Distracted driving, Following too closely, Sudden braking, Poor weather conditions. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.